UA5 - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 12 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, registration UA5, first registered in March 2012. It has a silver exterior and is powered by a 1968cc diesel engine, with CO2 emissions of 118 g/km. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, which expires on 23 November 2025, with the latest test conducted on 22 November 2024. Recorded mileage is 157,663 miles. Notable MOT advisories include worn offside front inner tyre close to the legal limit and a child seat fitted that prevents full inspection of the adult seat belt. No other mechanical issues are noted from the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
12
Passed Tests
10
Failed Tests
2
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 22 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 157,663 mi
Expires: 23 November 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Passed - 24 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 150,495 mi
Expires: 23 November 2024
Passed - 23 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,456 mi
Expires: 23 November 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 23 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,456 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 24 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,010 mi
Expires: 23 November 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 17 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,818 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 01 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,513 mi
Expires: 31 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 28 April 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,014 mi
Expires: 27 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory N/S/R shock slightly leaking
Passed - 28 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,078 mi
Expires: 27 April 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 23 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,844 mi
Expires: 02 March 2018
Passed - 10 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,771 mi
Expires: 02 March 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory small crack in zone b not affecting drivers view of the road
Passed - 14 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,539 mi
Expires: 02 March 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for UA5?
The MOT expires on 23 November 2025.
What is the tax status of UA5?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 December 2025.
What are the specifications of UA5?
This is a 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1968cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of UA5?
This vehicle produces 118 g/km of CO2 emissions.